How to Tell Real Gaz and Sohan from the Cheap Versions
Isfahan gaz is graded by its nut content (pistachio and almond); the higher that percentage, the higher the price, and the softer and less sweet the texture. Cheaper gaz usually has less nut content and more flour filler, which is why it dries out and goes stale faster. Qom sohan works the same way: good saffron sohan should have an even golden color, not dark patches, which is a sign it was overcooked.
How to check freshness
Fresh sohan should snap with a crisp sound when you break it, not feel doughy or overly hard. Fresh gaz should be soft and slightly sticky, not dry and powdery. If a product photo does not make this clear, ask Soughat Shop support, since the production date is something we can look up.
Lesser-known options worth trying
Alongside gaz and sohan, Yazdi baklava and Urmia nughl are good picks for someone who wants to send something a bit less predictable.
Why this gift works for Iranians in any country
Unlike a lot of souvenirs, gaz and sohan are not something you can find this fresh at an Iranian store abroad, not in Los Angeles, not in Toronto, not in London, because those products are usually packaged months before they even reach a store outside Iran. Ordering through Soughat Shop means something packaged days ago inside Iran, not months ago in a warehouse in Europe or North America.
Payment
You pay from anywhere in the world with USDT, Bitcoin, or Solana, and Soughat Shop handles buying and shipping the fresh product inside Iran.
